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95121 ZIP Water Quality

Latest water quality information for ZIP Code 95121, California

Last update on March 2025

Ok

Acceptable water with improvement potential.

Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 10 recommended standards.

Water Provider
san jose water
Owner Type
P (Private)
Population Served
1,007,514
Data Sources
2011-2024

Contaminants exceeding EPA limits

What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are found at levels higher than what the EPA allows. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a U.S. government agency that sets legal limits for harmful contaminants to protect public health. Exceeding these limits means the water may pose health risks based on federal safety standards.

Good news! No contaminants were found to exceed EPA limits.

Contaminants exceeding recommended standards

What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are above health-based guidelines set by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These standards, while not always legally enforceable, are based on scientific research to protect health. Exceeding them may indicate potential health concerns.

Boron

124.70 ppm
249.4x
Recommended: 0.5000 ppm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Reproductive issues

Bromodichloromethane

5.10 ppb
85.0x
Recommended: 0.0600 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Bromoform

3.90 ppb
7.8x
Recommended: 0.5000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Chloroform

8 ppb
20.0x
Recommended: 0.4000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Dibromochloromethane

6 ppb
60.0x
Recommended: 0.1000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Hexachlorobenzene

0.2000 ppb
6.7x
Recommended: 0.0300 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Polychlorinated Biphenyls

0.1000 ppb
1.1x
Recommended: 0.0900 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Sodium

42.30 ppm
2.1x
Recommended: 20 ppm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Hypertension

Total Thms

22.80 ppb
152.0x
Recommended: 0.1500 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Turbidity

0.8000 NTU
2.7x
Recommended: 0.3000 NTU
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Infection risk

Other Detected Contaminants

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Recommended Status
Alachlor 0.3000 ppb 2 ppb 2 ppb Within limits
Aluminum 30.20 ppb 200 ppb 600 ppb Within limits
Atrazine 0.1000 ppb 3 ppb 0.1000 ppb Within limits
Calcium 35.30 ppm Not established 80 ppm Within limits
Chlorate 80.50 ppb Not established 210 ppb Within limits
Chloride 45.30 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Color 1.40 CU 15 CU 15 CU Within limits
Conductivity 489.10 µS/cm Not established 800 µS/cm Within limits
Copper 110.80 ppb 1300 ppb 300 ppb Within limits
Dalapon 2.60 ppb 200 ppb 200 ppb Within limits
Dinoseb 0.4000 ppb 7 ppb 7 ppb Within limits
Fluoride 200.30 ppb 4000 ppb 2000 ppb Within limits
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 0.3000 ppb 50 ppb 2 ppb Within limits
Iron 102.50 ppb 300 ppb 300 ppb Within limits
Magnesium 20.30 ppm Not established 30 ppm Within limits
Manganese 4.90 ppb 50 ppb 50 ppb Within limits
Molybdenum 1 ppb Not established 40 ppb Within limits
Nickel 9.30 ppb Not established 70 ppb Within limits
Pentachlorophenol 0.1000 ppb 1 ppb 0.3000 ppb Within limits
Ph Level 7.50 pH units 8.50 pH units 8.50 pH units Within limits
Picloram 0.2000 ppb 500 ppb 166 ppb Within limits
Potassium 2.70 ppb Not established 5000 ppb Within limits
Silica 19.70 ppm Not established 25 ppm Within limits
Silvex 0.2000 ppb 50 ppb 50 ppb Within limits
Specific Conductivity 302.50 µmhos/cm Not established 800 µmhos/cm Within limits
Strontium 251 ppb Not established 1500 ppb Within limits
Sulfate 43.10 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Total Dissolved Solids 295.30 ppm 500 ppm 500 ppm Within limits
Trichlorofluoromethane 0.5000 ppb Not established 1300 ppb Within limits
Zinc 195.90 ppb 5000 ppb 5000 ppb Within limits
No additional contaminants detected.

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